Design
May 29, 2015

Koichi Futamata: Personal Q&A


Koichi Futamata x OPENERS





Q: What is your favorite place right now?

Ohori Park
I go there to clear my head when work gets intense. It's right in front of my office.

Q: What do you do on your days off?

Bicycle maintenance
It's been a habit for about six years.

Q: Who is a friend (or colleague) you've recently saved in your phone?

No comment

Q: Can you recommend a delicious restaurant?

It's not exactly a restaurant, but 'Hanyo'
An authentic Korean restaurant in Gofukumachi, Fukuoka City.

Q: What car (or motorcycle) are you driving? What do you want to drive next?

Mercedes-Benz 190E '93
A compact sedan with a 5-number plate, yet built with no compromises.

Q: Who is your 'idol'?

Takamori Saigo

Q: When you hear the word 'health'...

A balance of mind and body is important. Qigong is good.

Q: What is your life motto?

Always visualize achievement. And always have the courage to start from zero.

Q: Who is the person you most want to meet right now?

Takamori Saigo

Q: What is the one thing you most want to buy right now?

There are too many things, so I'll refrain from commenting.

Q: What is your best movie?

The Last Samurai
Takamori Saigo was the model.

Q: What computer do you use?

MacBook Black
I've always used a Mac notebook. It's simply the beauty of the design.

Q: Do you keep any regular medications or supplements?

Eye drops

Q: What is your favorite season and why?

Autumn
The climate is pleasant, and I like the feeling of gradually moving towards the quietness of winter.

Q: What do you mainly use to listen to music?

iPod / Same on PC

Q: What are your favorite fashion brands?

FUJITO, Martin Margiela, MINOTAUR

Q: Please name one creator who interests you.

None in particular

Q: What is your favorite beer brand?

None in particular

Q: Do you have any pets? (If so, their names and reasons)

Boston Terrier / Paul

Q: Who do you respect?

My parents, Takamori Saigo, Nariakira Shimazu

Q: What book is in your bag right now?

Czech Avant-Garde: A History of Literary Movements in Book Design

Q: Favorite athlete?

None in particular

Q: What do you wear to sleep?

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Q: What is your dream?

To create good things.